Last Sunday in China
I forgot to write about Dr. Dong’s visit yesterday. The computer/internet was so slow yesterday and I was worried about not being able to post at all, so when I finally got on last night, I forgot. Stage fright? Anyway, we were sitting playing cards yesterday afternoon and Lucy came in with Dr. Dong. This was the first time he had visited other than when he came when the headaches were really bad. He asked about the headaches and Becky told him that she had no headaches since the last stem cells. His english isn’t very good but he said he had put in extra saline solution in with the stem cells via spinal. The theory was that the headaches were from low pressure, and I guess the theory was right! He said he had felt very bad when Becky had headaches before. We gave him his little gift of maple syrup and Denman Island chocolate and the Canada notebook. He said he appreciated it. I’ll write more later after our trip out and mmmm lunch at the sheraton.
We did Becky’s homework together in the physio room this morning. Stairs and other assigned work from Jennifer. Then back to the room for a little rest and…
So, lunch did NOT disappoint! It was great. Afterwards, we stopped at Carrefour which is on the way from the Sheraton back to the hospital. It is amazing how much better shopping can be when you have friends!! I was trying on stuff for Becky and we were communicating in that fun way that happens when salesperson and customer do NOT speak the same language. It’s a little embarrassing but we are XL or XXL in China. So i’m pointing at the tag on our salesman’s coat saying “One like this!” as opposed to the size “S” that was on the shelf. Trying to say 29 or 30 when it was obvious that neither meant much to him. It was all fun and lots of smiles. When we were finally finished and paying, I said “Thank you” as well as “Shay shay”(chinese for thank you), our salesguy looked to his coworker who knew more English than he did. He asked her something in Chinese then she said “You are welcome!” which he repeated. Smiles all around. I hope he made a good commission. One more day closer to being home and today was a good day.
Can’t wait though to breathe the fresh beautiful air of home. love love kim
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